Billing and Posting Clerks vs. Customer Service Representatives: Who Earns More?
Billing and Posting Clerks out-earn Customer Service Representatives by $4K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Billing and Posting Clerks land at $48,500 and Customer Service Representatives at $44,770. The education gap is real: billing and posting clerk programs typically require high school diploma or equivalent, while customer service representatif programs require high school diploma or equivalent. Top-paying state for Billing and Posting Clerks is District of Columbia ($64,330); for Customer Service Representatives it's Washington ($50,330).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Billing and Posting Clerks median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Billing and Posting Clerks or Customer Service Representatives?
Billing and Posting Clerks earn more nationally. The median is $48,500 for Billing and Posting Clerks versus $44,770 for Customer Service Representatives, a difference of $4K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Billing and Posting Clerks or Customer Service Representatives?
Billing and Posting Clerks has the better 10-year outlook at -0.4% projected growth, compared to -5.5% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Billing and Posting Clerks or Customer Service Representatives?
Billing and Posting Clerks typically requires high school diploma or equivalent. Customer Service Representatives requires high school diploma or equivalent. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Billing and Posting Clerks get paid the most?
District of Columbia is the top-paying state for Billing and Posting Clerks at $64,330/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Billing and Posting Clerks vs. Customer Service Representatives pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In District of Columbia, Billing and Posting Clerks earn $64,330 vs. $48,250 for Customer Service Representatives. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.